Associate Degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist
Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 52 people earned their associate degree in physical therapy. This earns it the #370 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 13,307 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 292 |
| Graduate Certificate | 72 |
| Associate Degree | 52 |
| Master’s Degree | 38 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Physical Therapy Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for physical therapy majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in physical therapy. About 55.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 23 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical therapy associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 23 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Physical Therapy Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer an associate degree in physical therapy. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
Atenas College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical therapy. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,763 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in physical therapy from Atenas College. Of these students, 18% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Itawamba Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical therapy. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in physical therapy from ICC. About 40% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern Adventist University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical therapy. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in physical therapy from Southern Adventist. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Snow College. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in physical therapy from Snow College. Of these students, 57% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Idaho College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in physical therapy from NIC.
The 9th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Amarillo College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in physical therapy from Amarillo College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical therapy that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Recreational Therapy | 68 |
| Occupational Therapy | 53 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 51 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 41 |
| Animal-Assisted Therapy | 17 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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